My dear friends, I just want to thank you so very much for all the heartfelt kindness you have shown me regarding my dear Auntie Beth’s passing. I had forgotten that I had this blog post waiting in the wings and so given that HGTV was my Auntie’s favorite viewing pleasure I dedicate this post to her. Sweet Thoughts and An Eiffel Tower of Flowers. I’m gearing up for Marty’s Spring Home Tours which starts today. For me, it has always been easier to change the look of a room by coming up with a ... View the Post
Elizabeth Bradley Peterson
Elizabeth Bradley Peterson, my Auntie Beth met a goal of hers on Wednesday, March 16th, as she marked her 90th birthday. On Thursday morning heaven gained the newest angel as she passed on peacefully. Elizabeth Bradley Peterson Auntie Beth was my Grandmother Mary’s sister. Their father, Guy Wilbur Bradley, had migrated from North Carolina to California to set up the Bradley Brothers Ice Cream Shop in 1920 on Main Street in Walnut Creek with his brother, Ed. L – R: unknown man, Uncle Ed, ... View the Post
St. Patrick’s Day Decor
Sweet Guy is on spring break this week. Alas, we will be home for most of it so I wanted to make the best of it. What could be more festive than a St. Patrick’s Day Decor themed table? St. Patrick’s Day Decor Using the colors of the Irish flag for inspiration I started with an Irish linen tablecloth with floral embroidery in shades of orange and green. Ireland is filled with “Happy Villages” so I thought I would use my china pattern, The Friendly Village. The green glassware was ... View the Post
Planning A Trip To Ireland
My friends, I am excitedly in the initial stages of Planning A Trip To Ireland. It has long been on my bucket list to see the Emerald Isle. Our trip has tentatively been set for July of 2017. It will be the pot of gold at the end of a 30-year rainbow colored journey I have been on to complete my final college degree. Planning A Trip To Ireland Although I am just getting started in the planning here are 10 things our family would like to see: 1. There are a number of castles I would like ... View the Post
Creating A Secret Garden
Our yard is rather large. Our neighbors have told us, that for the most part, the backyard in our 30+-year-old house had long been neglected. When I think about the amount of work required to transform it I get a bit overwhelmed and then want to do nothing. I’ve found that breaking it down into small sections has helped tremendously. Right now Mr. Decor and I are working on Creating A Secret Garden. Creating A Secret Garden There is a small space behind our shed that is in desperate need ... View the Post
DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament
Although spring is still two weeks away I am so ready for it and wanted to add a bit of sunny cheer to my home. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament This spring ornament is easy to create and you can use it so many ways. Set one at each place setting on a holiday tablescape as a sweet gift for guests. Attach it to a door handle or hook. Or create an entire flock for a Happy Easter tree. DIY Instructions Start with one half of a clear plastic ... View the Post
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